Manager, Finance Data Governance, Reporting and SystemsThe Position:The Manager, Finance Data Governance, Reporting and Systems plays a key role in advancing Athabasca University's financial data governance, reporting, and financial systems capabilities in support of evidence-based decision-making, institutional accountability, and effective stewardship of university resources.
Reporting to the Director, Financial Advisory Services, the incumbent leads the development and implementation of governance practices, standards, controls, and stewardship responsibilities for financial datasets, while strengthening the university's reporting, planning and financial operations environment through improved systems, processes, and integration.
The incumbent provides strategic oversight and product ownership of finance systems, reporting tools, and data integrations that support financial operations, reporting, planning, and decision-making across the university.
Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Information Systems, Business, Data Management, or a related field.
- A professional designation such as CPA, CFA, CBIP, PMP, or equivalent is an asset.
- A minimum of 7-10 years of progressively responsible experience in financial reporting, data governance, financial systems, planning systems, business intelligence, corporate finance, or related roles is required.
- Demonstrated experience working with budgeting, forecasting, reporting, financial planning processes, or data management in a complex organization is required.
- Experience leading or supporting data governance, reporting modernization, systems improvement, or cross-functional data initiatives is required.
- Experience working with internal customers and stakeholders to identify, analyze, document, and validate business, reporting, data, and systems requirements is required.
- Experience with financial planning and reporting systems, enterprise reporting tools, and system integration is required.
- Experience with IBM Planning Analytics, Cognos Analytics, ERP systems, or comparable enterprise planning and reporting platforms is strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated experience developing or supporting governance standards, controls, documentation, stewardship responsibilities, reporting structures, or data quality practices is required.
- Experience collaborating with Information Technology, reporting and analysis teams, and operational stakeholders is required.
- Experience in a post-secondary or public-sector environment is an asset.
- Prior leadership, supervisory, or project leadership experience is an asset.
- Demonstrated ability to support change, improve processes, and advance cross-functional initiatives in a complex environment is required.
A detailed job description can be viewed at: Manager, Finance Data Governance, Reporting and Systems
Contact Information:For more information regarding this role, please contact Long Huynh, Director, Decision Support and Strategic Initiatives, at [redacted].
Athabasca FirstWherever possible, AU seeks to attract and hire qualified team members to reside in the Athabasca region of Alberta, Canada. We will offer relocation assistance for the right candidate should you decide to relocate to Athabasca. As a resident of the town or county of Athabasca, you can choose to work on and from our beautiful campus in Athabasca.
To discover the Town and Region of Athabasca, go to: Visit Athabasca.
What AU OffersBenefits and Pension eligibility differs based on employee group and
may include:
- Defined Benefits Pension Plan
- Alberta Health Care
- Extended Health Care
- Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
- Disability Coverage
- Vacation
- Office Closure between Christmas and New Year's Day
- Discretionary Benefit Fund
- AU Course Allowance
- A Variety of Leaves (e.g., Maternity/Parental/Adoption, Compassionate Care, etc.)
- Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
An offer of employment is conditional upon verification of educational credentials. All educational credentials must be recognized in Canada.
E-Transcripts shared directly from your Post-Secondary Institution via email are acceptable.
WES https://www.wes.org/ca/ may be used to verify international educational credentials. Processing time for verification of international qualifications may take up to one month; please plan accordingly.
While all eligible applicants are encouraged to apply, Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents will be given priority. Where applicants have equal skills, abilities, and experience, candidates residing within or willing to relocate to the County of Athabasca will be given preference. Successful applicants must reside in Alberta, Canada. Working outside of Canada is not supported by AU. You are legally not permitted to work for AU if you are living outside of Canada.
